Does Nissan have a sports car? Yes, there are different Nissan sports car models in the lineup, including the Nissan GT-R and Nissan Z. The Nissan GT-R is an exhilarating sports car with a twin-turbo V6 engine and smooth handling that can produce a max 600 horsepower. Power impresses as well with the Nissan Z that can reach a max of 420 horsepower.

See what these Nissan sports car options offer by comparing dimensions and specs, exploring the trim options, and getting details about performance and features below.

Nissan Sports Cars Dimensions & Specs Comparison

Nissan Z

Nissan Z Performance Highlights

The engine options for the Nissan Z include:

• 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine - 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque
• NISMO®-tuned 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine - 420 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque

The drivetrain for the Nissan Z is Rear-Wheel Drive, and on the Sport and Performance trims, there is a carbon-fiber composite driveshaft and a 6-speed manual transmission. For the Z NISMO, you find performance upgrades like Downshift Rev Matching and a NISMO-tuned 9-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. On the Performance and NISMO, you also get mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential. For brakes, the base Sport has 2-piston front and 1-piston rear calipers, the Performance gets Akebono® 4-piston front and 2-piston rear red-painted aluminum calipers, and on the top NISMO, there is NISMO/Akebono® 4-piston front and 2-piston rear red-painted aluminum calipers.

Nissan Z Technology & Safety

If you’re looking for a sports car that’s both thrilling to drive and packed with innovative technologies, the Nissan Z is it! There are features like Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Blind Spot Warning standard for each Z trim. You also can drive with peace of mind with standard hill start assist, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Driver Alertness.

Innovation continues to get seen for the convenience and infotainment features found in the Z. There is a 12.3-inch digital dashboard that you can find information about your Nissan car on, and there is an 8-inch touchscreen on the base Z, but up just one trim you get a 9-inch touchscreen. There is also available Nissan Door to Door Navigation that comes with Premium Traffic.

Nissan Z Colors & Interiors

Exterior and interior colors and design have many available options for you to choose from. There are exterior colors including: Two-tone Ikazuchi Yellow TriCoat/Super Black, Two-tone Passion Red TriCoat/Super Black, Two-tone Seiran Blue TriCoat/Super Black, Two-tone Stealth Gray/Super Black, Two-tone Boulder Gray Pearl/Super Black, Two-tone Brilliant Silver Metallic/Super Black, Two-tone Everest White TriCoat/Super Black, Rosewood Metallic, Black Diamond Pearl, and Gun Metallic. Inside the cabin of the Z, the options are just as impressive with colors and appointments like Graphite cloth and Graphite Red Leather/Alcantara® that have red accents.

Nissan Z Trim Levels

• Nissan Z Sport
• Nissan Z Performance
• Nissan Z NISMO®

Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R Performance Highlights

What engines are available for the Nissan GT-R? They are:

• 3.8L twin-turbo V6 – 565 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque
• NISMO-tuned 3.8L twin-turbo V6 – 600 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque

The Nissan GT-R comes standard with All-Wheel Drive and has a dual-clutch 6-speed transmission that comes with paddle shifters. There is a 1.5-way mechanical rear limited-slip differential standard, and on the NISMO® you also get a 1.5-way mechanical front limited-slip differential. There is a cutting-edge Nissan/Brembo® braking system included on the GT-R and the T-spec® and NISMO® trims get an upgraded Nissan/Brembo® Carbon Ceramic Braking System. You will also find stellar performance features like a Bilstein® DampTronic® suspension system and multi-link rear suspension with aluminum arms.

Nissan GT-R Technology & Safety

Feeling confident in your Nissan GT-R is effortless with driver assist features like cruise control and a RearView Monitor that come standard. There is also a Front and Rear Sonar System, hill start assist to aid in hilly terrain, and Vehicle Dynamic Control that you can choose from 3 different selectable modes.

You will also find many convenient features inside the sports car, ranging from Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver to Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control and an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror. When enjoying entertainment on your rides, you can do so with the standard 8-inch touchscreen, and you can get assistance with your driving routes using the Nissan Navigation System.

Nissan GT-R Colors & Interiors

There are many different GT-R customization options for the colors and interior, whether you want a standout color or neutral. There are 9 exterior color options for the GT-R including: Pearl White TriCoat, Gun Metallic, Super Silver QuadCoat, Solid Red, Stealth Gray, Midnight Purple, Millennium Jade, Bayside Blue, and Jet Black Pearl. For the interior of the GT-R, there are different combinations of materials and colors to explore, like Black Leather/Synthetic-suede Inserts for the Premium and Black Leather/Red Synthetic-suede Inserts for the NISMO.

Nissan GT-R Trim Levels

• Nissan GT-R Premium
• Nissan GT-R T-spec®
• Nissan GT-R NISMO®

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Learn more about these thrilling Nissan cars, like this Nissan GT-R interior guide and Nissan Z trims page.

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